Newgurl17 CNA, LPN

Newgurl17 has 7 years experience as a CNA, LPN and specializes in LTC.

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1. Staffing Shortages

   Newgurl17 replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in Geriatric

   have you considered vaccine clinics or acute care?

2. Staffing Shortages

   Newgurl17 replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in Geriatric

   so far, I heard my workplace is giving $10k sign on bonuses (Canadian) to the RNs, but no other bonuses to the other disciplines 😕 we've also had to fill the gaps with agencies, but let's face it.... they come and go and won't be there forever 😕

3. Your Experience in Caring for People Diagnosed With COVID

   Newgurl17 replied to Newgurl17's topic in COVID

   What was it like for those of you working in close contact with covid positive peoole? Our outbreak started a little after mid Novmeber and finally ended after mid January. In total, almost all the residents had tested positive and about 13 people ha...

4. Your Experience in Caring for People Diagnosed With COVID

   Newgurl17 replied to Newgurl17's topic in COVID

   Same here! Even something like posting a meme about using gloves stirs the pot! You really can't cure stupid ?

5. Your Experience in Caring for People Diagnosed With COVID

   Newgurl17 replied to Newgurl17's topic in COVID

   Thanks for sharing your experience. It's interesting to know from other settings. Yes I'm extremely annoyed about things being posted on social media as well.

6. Your Experience in Caring for People Diagnosed With COVID

   Newgurl17 replied to Newgurl17's topic in COVID

   Right?? OH absolutely not, I don't believe that half hour video at all! That's why I had to stop watching halfway through. It was just another one of those dumb things that you see on the news, like popular people participating in anti-mask protests?...

7. COVID-Positive Nurses Working: Irresponsible or Smart?

   Newgurl17 replied to J.Adderton's topic in COVID

   I think the obvious answer to the title of this post would personally be no... That's how outbreaks start!

8. Your Experience in Caring for People Diagnosed With COVID

   Newgurl17 posted a topic in COVID

   Hey everyone, Again, hope you are all doing well. My question today is what has your experience been with caring for people who were diagnosed with COVID? Today, a co-worker sent me a video through facebook of all these different doctors ...

9. COVID-19: LTC Advice!

   Newgurl17 posted a topic in COVID

   Hey all... First of all, I am hoping everyone is staying safe and healthy during this nasty pandemic. My questions for today are for all the floor nurses working in LTC.... How are you coping with the workload amonst the pandemic? Hav...

10. Scheduled and PRN Doses

    Newgurl17 replied to Newgurl17's topic in Geriatric

    Yes, this resident can remove the seatbelt herself. Also apparently she's had an order for a restraint quite some time ago I was told.

11. Scheduled and PRN Doses

    Newgurl17 replied to Newgurl17's topic in Geriatric

    I feel like they have? I haven't had to give PRN's to this lady lately

12. Scheduled and PRN Doses

    Newgurl17 replied to Newgurl17's topic in Geriatric

    Thank you all for your responses! Since I've posted this thread, this lady now uses a wheelchair with a seatbelt and has had some medication changes including removal of one of her antipsychotic medication which was not really doing anything for her ...

13. Scheduled and PRN Doses

    Newgurl17 replied to Newgurl17's topic in Geriatric

    This is just what I heard from the cna's as I was not this lady's primary nurse. The unit is separated into 2 sides so the doors were closed when she fell and I didn't know what had happened until I opened them to the other side of the unit. The othe...

14. Scheduled and PRN Doses

    Newgurl17 replied to Newgurl17's topic in Geriatric

    She's in the special care unit, if that counts? I don't think she is being seen by the geri-psych doc. I can't remember is she is but I'm pretty sure she isn't

15. Scheduled and PRN Doses

    Newgurl17 replied to Newgurl17's topic in Geriatric

    She's on anti anxiety meds but I can't remember what else she's on